Excel Announces Full Details On "Split Image" Re-Issue

After reuniting last year, California hardcore/thrash metal crossover act Excel has since teamed up with Southern Lord for a forthcoming reissue of the debut album, "Split Image."

Originally released in 1987 through Suicidal and Caroline Records, "Split Image" was produced by Randy Burns (Death, Possessed, Megadeth, Kreator, Suicidal Tendencies). The reissue of the album will now be officially re-released in North America on September 30th.

Remastered by Brad Boatright (Bl'ast!, Sleep, Obituary, Black Breath) the Southern Lord issue of "Split Image" comes with a massive amount of bonus material including the "Welcome to Venice" comp tracks, "Personal Onslaught" demo, and the "Refuse to Quit" demo.

The LP Includes a 32-page 7" X 7" booklet with photos from the era and a 11" x 17" poster of the original Michael Seiff album cover artwork. The CD contains bonus demo material, including the "Personal Onslaught" and "Refuse to Quit" demos, as well as a booklet with many rare and unseen photos. The track listing is:

1. Your Life, My Life
2. Insecurity
3. Split Image
4. Never Look Away
5. Wreck Your World
6. Social Security
7. Set Yourself Apart
8. The Joke's On You
9. Looking For You
10. Spare The Pain

Personal Onslaught demo (1985)
11. Split Image
12. Insecurity
13. Looking For You
14. Spare The Pain

Refuse To Quit demo (1986)
15. Never Look Away
16. Gods Of Power
17. Set Yourself Apart
18. Blitz In Confinement

You can also see Excel live on these dates:

10/15/2014 Los Globos - Los Angeles, CA Southern Lord Showcase w/ Goatsnake, The Offenders
10/25/2014 Clash Club - Sao Paulo, Brazil